August, 16, 2013 - Longview, TX. ---Equipment Inc. of Longview delivered a big gift to the Longview Habitat for Humanity ReStore today-a forklift! The equipment was donated by the business as part of the Foundations for the Future Capital Campaign for use in the planned ReStore facility.

“We are a Longview owned and operated business and are so excited to be able to contribute to Longview Habitat,” said Jason Dutton, Area Manager. “We know that this forklift is being put to good use for a great cause.”

The 1998 Yale Forklift is equipped with a 187’’ mast, side shift; LP powered, 1550 hours and has a retail value of $10,500. ReStore Manager, Raul Zapata, said, “It is a great day here at the ReStore! This forklift is a tremendous blessing. Until now, we have been forced to load and unload large trucks and trailers by hand and if we didn’t have enough manpower on hand we were just stuck or had to rent equipment. Now, we can work quickly, save money and provide a safer environment for our employees!” he said.

Equipment, Inc. is a Nissan forklift dealer specializing in materials handling and construction equipment and has been locally owned and operated in Longview since 1972. The company includes seven branches serving Longview, Texarkana, Shreveport, four locations in Mississippi and one in Mobile, AL. For more information visit www.equipmentinc.com.

The Foundations for the Future Capital Campaign goal is $1,085,000 and includes the purchase of property, the remodel of an existing structure and the construction and furnishing of a new ReStore. The organization has raised almost half the total amount needed and plans to complete the new facility sometime in 2014.

Longview Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit agency dedicated to eradicating housing poverty in Longview. The organization partners with low income families to provide a hand up and out of poverty through volunteer home construction and a low down payment, zero interest mortgage program and makes critical repairs in the homes of the elderly and disabled. Founded in 1985, the organization has built 82 homes in Longview. To learn more about the campaign, to volunteer or to donate call 903-236-0900.